Former North Ballarat Rooster and JJ Liston Trophy winner Nick Rippon is North Melbourne’s inaugural VFL best and fairest. The 24-year-old enjoyed a stand-out year under the guidance of former North Ballarat Rebels coach David Loader. Rippon averaged 22.9 disposals a game in his 17 appearances, with a season-high 31 disposals against Sandringham in round nine and Geelong in round 10. Former Rebels plauyer Michael Close received the best clubman award.

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Nick Rippon - has capped off a big year with North Melbourne with the best and fairest award

Former North Ballarat Rooster and JJ Liston Trophy winner Nick Rippon is North Melbourne’s inaugural VFL best and fairest.

The 24-year-old enjoyed a stand-out year under the guidance of former North Ballarat Rebels coach David Loader. Rippon averaged 22.9 disposals a game in his 17 appearances, with a season-high 31 disposals against Sandringham in round nine and Geelong in round 10.